Parts of Prince George's County under water restrictions

Utility: Repairs to failing water main shut down water supply

The sticky July heat has become even more painful for hundreds of southern Prince George's County residents.

The Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission said a failing water main has forced a shut down of the water supply for several days starting Tuesday.

Residents of Temple Hills, Morningside, Forest Heights and Oxon Hill are being told to stock up on water. Officials said Andrews Air Force Base will also be affected.

WSSC said a failing section of pipe in a 54-inch concrete pipeline needs to be repaired, affecting water service for several days of mandatory restrictions that started 9 p.m. Tuesday.

WSSC said the restrictions are mandatory to preserve fire-fighting capabilities and to extend the time the utility can provide service to customers while repairs are under way.

The residential and commercial restrictions on water use include but are not limited to the following conditions:

Stop all outside water use: no watering lawns, shrubs, flowers; no washing cars, no topping off swimming pools

Use water only as necessary: shorter showers and turn off faucets after washing hands

Limit flushing toilets (do not flush after every use)

Postpone using washing machines and dishwashers

Repairs are anticipated to be completed and water to be restored within three to five days.

Heat Advisory issued in Maryland

For everyone in Maryland, state health officials recommend staying in the air conditioning when temperatures peak between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory in Baltimore City this week as the heat index spikes to more than 100.